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Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, HIV Group New opportunities for medical statisticians, 2 posts. Salary in range £24,605 to £34,856 p.a. incl. The MRC Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) designs and conducts clinical trials and epidemiological research in several disease areas. The HIV Group within the Unit coordinates a wide portfolio of studies in HIV infection in developed and developing countries and has an established international reputation. The Group currently employs 10 statisticians who collaborate closely with clinicians, trial managers, and database programmers, within a stimulating work environment. Our philosophy is for statisticians to be closely involved in all stages of the study process, from the development of initial concepts to writing papers and presenting abstracts. We have two vacancies for medical statisticians in clinical trials, which provide exciting opportunities to make important contributions to HIV research. Opportunities also exist for applied methodological research. Candidates should have or expect to obtain a post-graduate qualification in medical statistics or a closely related subject. However, we will also consider candidates without such a qualification but with at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates should be familiar with either STATA or SAS, have good communication skills, possess initiative, and be able to work effectively in a team. We will consider applications regardless of previous work experience. Candidates with little or no previous work experience would be gradually exposed to all statistical aspects of the job under close supervision from an experienced statistician, while gaining experience in all stages of trial development. Candidates with limited relevant experience would take responsibility for trial analysis plans and interim and final trial analyses, while developing their expertise in study design and grant application writing. Salary is dependent on previous experience and includes Location Allowance and Central London Supplement. Applications for full-time and part-time posts will be considered. Benefits include 30 days annual leave days per year, a contributory pension scheme and an interest free season ticket loan. The posts are available immediately. For informal discussions please contact Adrian Cook on Tel: 020 7670 4639, email [log in to unmask] Closing date: 22 August 2008 Provisional interview date: 10 September 2008